Chris Pickering
EDC 430
Article Review #1
October 8, 2011
Why do Athletes Drink Sports Drinks? Summary
The purpose of this lesson was to teach students about osmosis and moving in and out of membranes by using an everyday example that will engage the students. This article chooses to focus on athletes and why they drink sports drinks. The lesson begins with a data-gathering exploration. (p. 1) The lesson starts by asking the students what they think will be the difference when a limp celery stalk and a stiff stalk are placed in water. (p. 1) The teacher then does the demonstration and the limp stalks begin to stiffen. The students will then break up into groups and soak 2 eggs in vinegar for up to four days (this can be done by the teacher prior to class).(p. 1) The students will then break open the egg and record their observations on what they see. (p. 1) After all the students data is collected, the class will convene and talk about their results and answer questions. (p. 1) After all of this is completed, the students will then focus their attention on the original question of why do athletes drink sports drinks? After a group discussion about sweat and osmosis,, the teacher will assess the students in a way they see fits with the class. (p. 2) Reflection
I thought that this activity was a great way to have the students do what could seem to be a very boring lab and relate it to something that may interest them. Most students, even those who do not participate in sports, drink sports drinks such as Gatorade. However, I’m sure that many students to not understand what makes Gatorade a “sports drink”. I thought that this was a very clever way to engage the students and to get them thinking about osmosis and to capture their attention for the lab. It also gave the class something to talk about and a reason for speaking up in class and answering questions. I thought that this was a very interesting activity and it is one that I could see myself using in my future classrooms.
Chris Pickering
EDC 430
Article Review #1
October 8, 2011
Why do Athletes Drink Sports Drinks?
Summary
The purpose of this lesson was to teach students about osmosis and moving in and out of membranes by using an everyday example that will engage the students. This article chooses to focus on athletes and why they drink sports drinks. The lesson begins with a data-gathering exploration. (p. 1) The lesson starts by asking the students what they think will be the difference when a limp celery stalk and a stiff stalk are placed in water. (p. 1) The teacher then does the demonstration and the limp stalks begin to stiffen. The students will then break up into groups and soak 2 eggs in vinegar for up to four days (this can be done by the teacher prior to class).(p. 1) The students will then break open the egg and record their observations on what they see. (p. 1) After all the students data is collected, the class will convene and talk about their results and answer questions. (p. 1) After all of this is completed, the students will then focus their attention on the original question of why do athletes drink sports drinks? After a group discussion about sweat and osmosis,, the teacher will assess the students in a way they see fits with the class. (p. 2)
Reflection
I thought that this activity was a great way to have the students do what could seem to be a very boring lab and relate it to something that may interest them. Most students, even those who do not participate in sports, drink sports drinks such as Gatorade. However, I’m sure that many students to not understand what makes Gatorade a “sports drink”. I thought that this was a very clever way to engage the students and to get them thinking about osmosis and to capture their attention for the lab. It also gave the class something to talk about and a reason for speaking up in class and answering questions. I thought that this was a very interesting activity and it is one that I could see myself using in my future classrooms.